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School board, COAST settle

Posted onJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

The St. Marks charter school submits new application, pays district’s legal fees

Wakulla School Superintendent Rick Myrhe

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla County School Board and the Charter School for Arts, Science and Technology (COAST) in St. Marks have reached a settlement, it was announced at the school board meeting on June 15.
The school board voted at the meeting to accept COAST’s newly submitted charter application.
On the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools Rick Myhre, the school board voted to reject the application from COAST back in March.

Baseball champs

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Wakulla 12U All-Stars appeared at the county commission meeting on Monday, June 1, as district champs and as they prepare for the state championship in Lake City.

Wakulla High School’s 2026 Graduation

Posted onMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026AuthorGerald Brown

Graduates toss their caps at the completion of the ceremony on Thursday, May 21 at J.D. Jones Stadium. PHOTOS BY GERALD BROWN

Makena Glassner – 8th grader at Riversprings Middle School

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Principal: Josh Sandgren

Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Makena is an exceptional student who consistently earns top marks in advanced coursework and demonstrates excellence in the school’s band program. In addition to her academic and extracurricular achievements, she has gone above and beyond by dedicating her time to tutoring fellow students in science. Through one-on-one support and encouragement, Makena has worked diligently to help her classmates better understand key scientific concepts in preparation for the 8th grade science assessment. Her leadership, commitment, and willingness to help others make her truly deserving of recognition as Student of the Week.

Employees of the Month

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Kimberly Musgrove was Teacher of the Month for April from Riversink Elementary.

Teri Morrison was Employee of the Month for April in the district’s Transportation Department.

Shannon Smith named new wrestling coach

Posted onMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By WALT JACOBS/Correspondent

On April 28th, Wakulla High School announced Shannon Smith as the new head coach of the wrestling program.

Night of jazz

Posted onMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Wakulla Jazz Band presented a Night of Jazz on Friday, May 8 at the high school. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)

Student of the Week

Posted onMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Rowyn Shaw stopped by The Wakulla Sun office to get a newspaper with her honored as Student of the Week. Apparently, the school sent in the wrong spelling with the information and we are glad to correct it here.

Gunner Allen – 8th grader at Wakulla Middle School

Posted onMay 6, 2026May 5, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Principal: Amy Bryan
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Gunner Allen has been selected as Wakulla Middle School’s Student of the Week for his outstanding dedication, versatility, and positive presence both in and out of the classroom. A talented athlete, Gunner competes on the school’s track and field team, where he excels in the 800-meter run, 100-meter dash, and long jump. He also demonstrated endurance and commitment during cross-country season, competing in 2K races.

Taylor Vause – 1st grader at Riversink Elementary

Posted onApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Principal: L. Hernandez

Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Taylor Vause is a straight A student in Mrs. Temple’s 1st grade class at RES. She performs as a Level 5 in both math and reading. She has been the top reader with the most words read in her grade 2 months this school year. Taylor is a leader among her peers because of her intelligence, compassion and willingness to help her classmates as well as other students in the school. She enjoys taking dance classes. She also was recently chosen to display her artwork at the Wakulla High School Art Exhibit. She is dependable, funny, sweet and smart! And she deserves to be celebrated!